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Explain the difference between mass and capacity. Name some grocery-store items that are commonly measured in terms of mass, and some that are commonly measured in terms of capacity

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Mass is the amount of matter stored in an object, and capacity is the maximum amount that something can contain. Meat, rice, cereal, and fruits are commonly measured in terms of mass. (I'm not sure about the items measured in terms of capacity.)
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